Statistics and Actuarial Tracks

The Department of Mathematics is proud to announce our two new tracks (students
may enroll beginning Fall 2014) in the Mathematics Major. One track specializes in
Actuarial Mathematics and the other in Statistics.

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Mathematics Major - Actuarial and Statistics Tracks

Description

An in-depth understanding of mathematics is of great importance to many careers in
our technologically complex society. Moreover, the study of mathematics promotes analytical
and critical thinking skills, and therefore is a valuable part of any program of study.
The major in mathematics is designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary
to pursue graduate study or to support career goals in a range of professions. Recent
graduates who have majored in mathematics have found rewarding careers in business,
teaching, computing, government, law, engineering, actuarial science and medicine.
A study of mathematics is a natural adjunct to the study of physics, chemistry, biology, earth science, business, economics, computer science, and the social sciences.

To complete a major in mathematics, students take 10 required courses that provide
a thorough foundation in several central areas of mathematics, a computer science
course that emphasizes the design of algorithms, and a minimum of three advanced courses
chosen to give special depth in at least one area.

More details concerning the mathematics major, including sample programs of study
and information on advisement for majors, student awards, computing facilities, library
holdings, and the Mathematics Club, can be found in the department website.

Admission to the Program

Any undergraduate student can declare the major in mathematics.

Students who have successfully completed a calculus course in high school may qualify
for college credit for MTH 201. Qualifying students must contact the department before
they register for their first calculus course at Brockport.

Program Requirements

Because of the sequential nature of the study of mathematics, students should meet
with the department's advisement coordinator as soon as possible to declare the major,
be assigned a departmental advisor, and plan an academic program.

Required Courses - Actuarial Track (55 credits)

MTH 201 Calculus I

MTH 202 Calculus II

MTH 203 Calculus III

MTH 255 Differential Equations

MTH 281 Discrete Mathematics I

MTH 324 Linear Algebra

MTH 346 Probability and Statistics I

MTH 441 Statistical Methods

MTH 442 Statistical Computing

MTH 446 Probability and Statistics II

MTH 447 Time Series

MTH 452 Financial Mathematics

MTH 453 Actuarial Mathematics

MTH 457 Real Analysis

CSC 203 Fundamentals of Computer Science

ECN 201 Principles of Economics - Micro

ECN 202 Principles of Economics - Macro

Required Courses - Statistics Track (46 credits)

MTH 201 Calculus I

MTH 202 Calculus II

MTH 203 Calculus III

MTH 255 Differential Equations

MTH 281 Discrete Mathematics I

MTH 324 Linear Algebra

MTH 346 Probability and Statistics I

MTH 441 Statistical Methods

MTH 442 Statistical Computing

MTH 446 Probability and Statistics II

MTH 447 Time Series

MTH 457 Real Analysis

One MTH elective (numbered > 400)

CSC 203 Fundamentals of Computer Science

Other Requirements

Mathematics majors are required to pass the following four courses with a minimum
grade of "C": MTH 201, MTH 202, MTH 281, and MTH 324.

At least fifteen major credits must be taken at Brockport. At least nine math credits
at the 400 level must be completed at Brockport. Also at least one of the following
mathematics courses must be taken at Brockport: MTH 446, 457.

If a Brockport student wishes to fill some requirement of the major through coursework
at an institution other than Brockport, the student must first obtain the approval
of the department chairperson.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

use mathematics to model and analyze real world problems.

utilize appropriate technologies to solve mathematical problems and to judge the reasonableness
of results.